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Washington Monthly Recognizes Valparaiso University for Value, Contribution to Public Good

Posted on August 29, 2016 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University is the No. 4 master’s university in the nation, as announced today in Washington Monthly’s annual college rankings. According to the magazine’s system, colleges are ranked by their contribution to the country, and it recognizes institutions that provide an outstanding education while maintaining affordability. Criteria include cutting-edge research and scholarship, recruiting and graduating […]

Rod Moore Steps Down as Head Athletic Trainer

Posted on September 1, 2016 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Roderick Moore ’68, ATC, LAT, steps down as the head athletic trainer for the Valparaiso University athletic department on Sept. 1 after nearly 50 years in the role. “During my career at Valparaiso University, I have had the good fortune of working with thousands of excellent student-athletes, many of whom have become good friends of […]

Valparaiso University Receives $1.1 Million Commitment for Unrestricted Endowment

Posted on October 3, 2016 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University alumnus Lesley “Les” K. Chapman ’77 has generously committed $1.1 million to support the University’s unrestricted endowment fund. “I am proud to support Valparaiso University so it can continue to provide the same personal interaction with professors that I had as a Valpo student,” Chapman said. “The ability to stop by a professor’s […]

Valpo Announces Cornel West as Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Keynote Speaker

Posted on October 17, 2016 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Event theme is “Conscious Humanity: What is Justice?” Valparaiso University will continue its tradition of honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16 with its 27th annual celebration, centering on the idea of “Conscious Humanity: What is Justice?” Through lectures, presentations and interactive discussions, Valpo will engage students, faculty and […]

Valparaiso University Extends President Heckler’s Contract

Posted on October 31, 2016 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

The Board of Directors for Valparaiso University has entered into a new five-year contract with President Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., which will extend his term of office through June 30, 2021. This timing coincides with the University’s recently announced endowment campaign, Forever Valpo: The Campaign for Our Future. Heckler has served as the 18th president […]

Valparaiso University Appoints Dean to College of Nursing and Health Professions

Posted on January 11, 2017 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University announces Karen Allen, RN, Ph.D., FAAN, will join its faculty as dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, effective July 3, 2017. Most recently, Allen has served as professor of nursing at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich. In her role as dean, Allen will be responsible for the strategic leadership, […]

Pulitzer Prize Winning Photojournalist Scott Strazzante Comes to Valparaiso University March 22

Posted on March 15, 2017 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

WHO: Scott Strazzante, who was part of the Chicago Tribune team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2007 for investigative journalism, will visit Valparaiso University’s campus for a free, public lecture. Strazzante has covered sports, disasters, culture and corruption throughout his 30-year career. An 11-time Illinois Photographer of the Year, Strazzante previously worked for the […]

Brauer Museum of Art at Valpo Welcomes Spring Exhibitions

Posted on April 4, 2018 (May 8, 2018) by kknoerze

Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art will premiere its spring exhibitions with a special opening reception and award ceremony for student artwork on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts on Valparaiso University’s campus. The exhibitions run through May 13. All Brauer Museum exhibitions and events are free and open […]

Brauer Museum of Art at Valpo Welcomes Spring Exhibitions

Posted on April 6, 2017 (May 8, 2018) by wgwin

Opening Reception is April 12 Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art will premiere its spring exhibitions, featuring original artwork by Valparaiso University students as well as works by Jon Hook, Andrea Peterson, and Ernst Schwidder, with an opening reception on April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts on Valparaiso University’s campus. […]

Valparaiso University 2015–2016 Alumni Achieve 96 Percent Graduate Placement Rate

Posted on April 10, 2017 (May 8, 2018) by wgwin

Graduate Placement Exceeds 90 Percent for 24 Consecutive Years More than 90 percent of recent Valpo graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school for the 24th straight year. The overall placement rate for 2015–2016 alumni is 96.1 percent, up nearly four points from last year. The knowledge rate is 93.7 percent, significantly higher than […]